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![]() Mabel and her friend Madisyn click for larger image Villi Poni Farm's Cast of Characters (as told by Emily) Click here to visit Villi Poni Farm's web site |
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There are many animals who live with us here in beautiful Southern New Hampshire but the farm is
named after our Registered Newfoundland ponies. These ponies are in critical danger of extinction
as there are less than 250 of breeding age left in the world. In the United States there are only
a few dozen. They are amazing animals, docile, sane, smart, hardy, willing, economical to own and
capable of doing it all, yet very easy to keep, easy to train, and even easier to love.
Newfoundland ponies just make sense.
Applewood Highland Heather (Heather), and her daughters Brynshire Mandolyn (Mandy) and
appendix Stone Gait's Wild Tansy (Tansy) enjoying running free across the fields. My
favorite thing to do is watch them cavorting happily in a small band, seemingly racing
each other, kicking up their heels as if to say isn't it wonderful to be alive! I imagine
this is how it was on the island of Newfoundland not too many years ago when the pony ran
free. Its a special sight to behold and I feel so fortunate to have them in my life.I also use them for relaxing trail rides, jumping, dressage, and they are capable of driving, and doing farm work as the breed was originally used in Newfoundland.
Heather is expecting, and her foal is due next spring. The father is Macosa's Dream, a
rare radical color changer and talented pony but his disposition is as kind and gentle as
can be, an important thing to pass on to babies. His color changes from Bay to Blue Roan
to Black, three times a year. He is wonderful under saddle as well. Both Heather and
Macosa carry rarer blood lines amongst the ponies. I bred the two in the hopes of continuing
those genetic lines to help insure the pony is saved from sure extinction if measures such
as this are not taken. But I am also concerned that good qualities are passed on, of which
the Newfoundland pony has many; I am not breeding my ponies just for the sake of breeding.
There are too many overbred unwanted horses out there without good homes, who suffer, who
become "throw-aways" because of irresponsible breeders. Each of our ponies are precious
family members here and currently not for sale; my breedings will be selective, and limited,
as I do my small part to keep the breed alive. Its often the little things we do in life
than can make a big difference...For more information on this amazing pony and its history go to www.newfoundlandponysociety.com |
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Bob is a Clydesdale cross from Canada. He used to haul logs out of the woods and worked very
hard. When he first came to live with us, he was very thin, and he didn't know what treats were,
like apples and carrots. He also didn't trust anyone. Bob now lives with a new family. Lucky Bob is
very happy with his new owner, and she and her young daughter adore him. Good boy Bob! |
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Ammy is a registered Newfoundland stallion and our official farm mascot. Injured in a fall
at another farm, a year ago, Ammy is truly an inspiration. He learned how to survive after a
badly broken leg, yet despite his ordeal,
remained the happiest sweetest pony. Its hard to believe he is permanently
disabled when you watch him canter and cavort, shaking his head playfully, pain free. He
and Shaggy are best friends.
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Shaggy is a standard donkey. He has very long hair, a huge head and big ears, and is the
prettiest color. He was not taken care of by his former
owners and he came here skinny with very bad hooves. His hooves were so long he could
barely walk. Thank goodness there are kind people who care about animals who got him
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Bert the bird is a Lutino Indian Ringneck and appears in "MABEL TAKES A PADDLE."
He has been talking since he was only 3 months old.
His favorite things to say are "How ya' doin'?" and "Wanna Cookie?" and "Pretty Bert!" but he
also likes to imitate the cat meowing and Mabel barking. He sounds just like them, too!
He is very funny! Bert now lives with his best bird friend Magoo, in northern NH where he talks Magoo's face off all day long!
Sometimes Bert videochats with me via Skype and the help of my friend Wendy, his new owner. |
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And, of course, there are the dogs... Mabel, Charlie and Blue
Charlie and Mabel ![]() For more information and photos of the dogs and all the animals at Villi Poni Farm, please go to www.villiponifarm.com.
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